Senior Project Manager - Construction

You've delivered technically demanding projects and led the teams behind them. At Sellen, you'll lead complex, high-visibility advanced manufacturing projects across the Puget Sound region, with more say in how the work gets done. You bring a track record of delivering advanced manufacturing or mission-critical facilities, such as aerospace and satellite production, where tight tolerances, specialized building systems, and aggressive schedules demand precision and close coordination. You also bring experience with tech office tenant improvements for leading technology clients, where speed, design intent, and client relationships are critical to success.

You'll own project performance from preconstruction through closeout, including budget, schedule, risk, and quality, while building trusted relationships with owners, design partners, and trade contractors. You'll lead and mentor project teams, including other Project Managers, navigate fast-moving scopes and changing requirements, and bring sound judgment to contract, cost, and safety matters.

Why Sellen?

Decisions get made here in Seattle, leadership sees your work, and you'll help shape how our advanced manufacturing practice grows. And because Sellen is owned by a group of its own employees, you'll work for people who build alongside you and plan for the long term.

Our purpose is to improve the lives of those around us, as builders, partners, and neighbors. Our culture is built on servant leadership, respect, and inclusion, and guided by five core values:

• Safety: We are safe for the people we love.
• People: We help each other learn and grow.
• Craftsmanship: We are skilled in our craft and proud of our work.
• Performance: We strive to be the best in the industry.
• Community: We invest in the places we live and work.

Here, Project Managers and Superintendents lead together, backed by experienced Project Executives, in-house preconstruction and Virtual Design and Construction teams, and our own Warehouse.

What you'll do:

• Lead project delivery. Know the project contract and documentation inside and out. Think strategically and long-range when planning and resourcing the project.
• Manage risk. In partnership with your Superintendent, build and maintain a project Risk Register. Spot gaps or under-resourced activities early and close them.
• Drive financial performance. Budget, forecast, and manage project costs, and protect margins.
• Shape projects in preconstruction. Lead or support preconstruction efforts, including estimates, means and methods, and design coordination. Lead Target Value Delivery discussions.
• Develop your team. Make assignments, provide on-the-job learning, deliver regular performance feedback, and mentor Project Managers.
• Model Sellen's culture. Set team norms rooted in servant leadership, respect, collaboration, and inclusion.
• Build client relationships. Understand your clients' values, objectives, and future project pipeline. Work with Project Executives and our Chief Strategy Officer on business development.

What you bring:

• 5+ years of experience as a Project Manager in commercial construction.

• At least 4–5 years of experience in advanced manufacturing for tech or aerospace companies.

• A bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven experience developing budget estimates and managing costs.

• A proactive approach to preconstruction, engaging early with architects and owners and helping guide decisions through the estimating process.

• A track record of contributing to business development, competing for and winning work, and building an industry network.

Work environment

Based out of our South Lake Union office, with regular time on jobsites and in client meetings around the Puget Sound region, plus occasional out-of-town travel for meetings or training.

Pay and benefits:

• Base salary: $147,750 to $194,700, based on experience and qualifications.
• Annual bonus: Target of 10% of annual base pay.
• Benefits: 401(k) with a 4% company match plus a company contribution of up to 6% annually, medical coverage, paid time off, 8 paid holidays plus 2 flex days, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Community: Get involved through Sellen's volunteer efforts, philanthropic support, and the Sellen Community Foundation.

Sellen is the first general contractor to receive Fair Pay Workplace Certification, which recognizes organizations dedicated to pay equity using a transparent, standardized methodology to measure compensation across gender and race.